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It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one b
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"It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same"

- Thomas Paine

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This quote by Thomas Paine speaks to the significance of the reason for the American Revolution. He is highlighting that the fight for independence is not almost a couple of acres of land, but a much bigger cause. He is saying that whether the American colonists win the war in one battle or by a series of smaller sized victories, the outcome will be the very same: flexibility from British rule. Paine is encouraging the colonists to keep defending their cause, no matter how long it takes. He is reminding them that the ultimate goal is worth the struggle. This quote is an effective tip of the value of determination and devotion to a cause. It is a tip that the defend freedom deserves the effort, no matter the length of time it takes.

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Thomas Paine This quote is written / told by Thomas Paine between January 29, 1737 and June 8, 1809. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 55 other quotes.

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